Obit: Resong, Ronald (1939 – 2015)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Resong, Langreck, Schrank, Sands, Joseph, Cortez

Source: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, WI) 23 Mar 2015

Resong, Ronald (1 NOV 1939 – 19 MAR 2015)

Ronald Resong, age 75, of Neillsville, WI died Thursday, March 19, 2015 at his home.

Ronald John Resong was born on November 1, 1939 in Neillsville, WI the son of John Marcus and Marie Josephine (Langreck) Resong. He attended St. Mary's Catholic Parochial School and graduated in 1958 from the Neillsville Public High School. After graduating from high school, he joined the religious order of brothers of St. Pious X in De Soto, Wisconsin. He eventually came back to Neillsville and looked for a job in his home area. He was employed at the Farmer Store for a number of years then took a job at Memorial Medical Center. After several years working there, he was then employed at Nelson Muffler, where he worked until his retirement. Ron loved music. He was talented to be able to play various instruments such as the clarinet, guitar, accordion, piano and organ. He provided organ music for Sunday services and for many weddings and funerals over the years. He also provided musical entertainment for the elderly at Memorial Medical Center.

Ron liked to travel and was a big Brewers, Packers and Wisconsin Badgers fan. He enjoyed walking his dog, Taco and enjoyed the slots and buffet at the casino.

Ron is survived by a brother, James (Susan Schrank) Resong of Neillsville, WI, a sister, Mary Ann (Randy) Sands of Prescott, WI, two aunts, Sister Nina Langreck and Sister Lillia Langreck both of Milwaukee, WI, an uncle, Bob (Mary Ann) Langreck of Neillsville, WI, three nieces and two nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five uncles and four aunts.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Ron will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. The Celebrant is Rev. Varkey V. Joseph. Music will be provided by Vicente Cortez, organist and St. Mary's Choir. Interment will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Casket Bearers are: Rod Sands, Gary Nauertz, Larry Nauertz, Wayne Opelt, John Langreck and Jim Langreck.

Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.

The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Ronald's family with Funeral arrangements.